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V337 JEL

1999 Mercedes-benz A-class

Grey Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2021
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

60,158 mi
Last recorded60,158 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2020
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class75,680 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV337 JEL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year1999
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2020 60,158 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2020 60,158 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases ex join (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Sep 2019 57,396 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Sep 2019 57,396 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 5 Sep 2018 54,590 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 3 Sep 2018 54,585 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases middle pipe on clamp (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Exhaust system insecure back box (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

middle box rusty

Pass 8 Sep 2017 48,520 miles

Front wiper blades smearing windscreen

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Oil leak ()

Pass 26 Aug 2016 44,850 miles

centre exhaust box corroding

Pass 26 Aug 2015 43,610 miles

Rear exhaust box and pipe corroded

Pass 27 Aug 2014 41,673 miles

exhaust rusty

Fail 26 Aug 2014 41,673 miles

Offside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

EXHAUST CENTRE BOX RUSTY

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 3 Sep 2013 40,093 miles

Offside Lower Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

center section exhaust corroded

Pass 31 Aug 2012 38,994 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2011 38,352 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2010 37,149 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2009 35,257 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2008 33,171 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 15 Aug 2007 30,957 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2006 28,481 miles

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz A-class?

Based on 4,204,702 MOT tests across 368,463 vehicles.

77.6%
Pass Rate
5,763
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
368,463
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 63,616
Brake pipe excessively corroded 58,529
Stop lamp not working 50,991
Registration plate lamp not working 41,728
Brake hose excessively deteriorated 38,250
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V337 JEL is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class in Grey with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

Across all 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.5% with a typical mileage of 75,680 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mercedes-benz A-class fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 63,616 recorded failures. If you're considering buying V337 JEL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz A-class typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 27 years old, this Mercedes-benz A-class is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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V337 JEL is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 23 September 1999.

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